Question 1

When we speak to persuade, we ask an audience to think as we do about a topic, to adopt our position, or to support our actions and beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Speeches cannot use stories to construct an argument.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What type of organizational pattern does Miles use in the following speech? "The problems of wildlife overpopulation, the spread of disease, and other negative consequences caused by feeding big-game wildlife can be solved by keeping food away from wild animals."

Accepted Answer

A) Monroe's motivated sequence 
B) causal 
C) problem-solution 
D) problem-cause-solution 
A) Monroe's motivated sequence 
B) causal 
C) problem-solution 
D) problem-cause-solution D

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct order for using Monroe's Motivated Sequence?

Accepted Answer

A) gain attention, demonstrate a need, visual beneficial results, satisfy that need, call for action 
B) gain attention, call for action, demonstrate a need, satisfy that need, visual beneficial results 
C) gain attention, demonstrate a need, satisfy that need, visual beneficial results, call for action 
D) call for action, gain attention, demonstrate a need, satisfy that need, visual beneficial results 
A) gain attention, demonstrate a need, visual beneficial results, satisfy that need, call for action 
B) gain attention, call for action, demonstrate a need, satisfy that need, visual beneficial results 
C) gain attention, demonstrate a need, satisfy that need, visual beneficial results, call for action 
D) call for action, gain attention, demonstrate a need, satisfy that need, visual beneficial results

Question 5

Ryan gave a speech asking audience members to contact the school administration and urge its staff to provide the funds needed to improve campus lighting.This is an example of a persuasive speech seeking immediate action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Speeches that address questions of policy might address the facts or the morality of the topic, before moving on to offer solutions and plans of action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A(n) __________ illustrates direction or motion.

Accepted Answer

A) organization chart 
B) flow chart 
C) ultrasound 
D) graph 
A) organization chart 
B) flow chart 
C) ultrasound 
D) graph

Question 8

This type of persuasive speech addresses the best course of action or solution to a problem.

Accepted Answer

A) questions of fact 
B) questions of value 
C) questions of policy 
D) questions of difference 
A) questions of fact 
B) questions of value 
C) questions of policy 
D) questions of difference

Question 9

Research suggests that when speakers discuss two sides of an issue, they are more persuasive if they actively refute the side they oppose rather than simply describe it without providing evidence for why the audience should share the speaker's views.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not a tip for giving an effective persuasive speech?

Accepted Answer

A) Be realistic about changing your audience's views. 
B) Use your evidence fairly and strategically for the best results. 
C) Use language that respectfully motivates your audience to change. 
D) Expect to persuade all listeners. 
A) Be realistic about changing your audience's views. 
B) Use your evidence fairly and strategically for the best results. 
C) Use language that respectfully motivates your audience to change. 
D) Expect to persuade all listeners.

When we speak to persuade, we ask an audience to think as we do about a topic, to adopt our position, or to support our actions and beliefs.

Speeches cannot use stories to construct an argument.

What type of organizational pattern does Miles use in the following speech? "The problems of wildlife overpopulation, the spread of disease, and other negative consequences caused by feeding big-game wildlife can be solved by keeping food away from wild animals."

Which of the following is the correct order for using Monroe's Motivated Sequence?

Ryan gave a speech asking audience members to contact the school administration and urge its staff to provide the funds needed to improve campus lighting.This is an example of a persuasive speech seeking immediate action.

Speeches that address questions of policy might address the facts or the morality of the topic, before moving on to offer solutions and plans of action.

A(n) __________ illustrates direction or motion.

This type of persuasive speech addresses the best course of action or solution to a problem.

Research suggests that when speakers discuss two sides of an issue, they are more persuasive if they actively refute the side they oppose rather than simply describe it without providing evidence for why the audience should share the speaker's views.

Which of the following is not a tip for giving an effective persuasive speech?

Foundations of Communication

Communication, Perception, and the Self

Nonverbal Communication

Communication

Language

Interpersonal Communication

Improving Interpersonal Communication and Relationships

Communication in Groups

Leadership and Improving Communication in Groups and Teams

Developing Your Speech Topic and Purpose

Gathering and Developing Supporting Materials

Delivering Your Speech

Informative Speaking

Invitational Speaking

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Exam 14: Persuasive Speaking

When we speak to persuade, we ask an audience to think as we do about a topic, to adopt our position, or to support our actions and beliefs.

Speeches cannot use stories to construct an argument.

What type of organizational pattern does Miles use in the following speech? "The problems of wildlife overpopulation, the spread of disease, and other negative consequences caused by feeding big-game wildlife can be solved by keeping food away from wild animals."

Which of the following is the correct order for using Monroe's Motivated Sequence?

Ryan gave a speech asking audience members to contact the school administration and urge its staff to provide the funds needed to improve campus lighting.This is an example of a persuasive speech seeking immediate action.

Speeches that address questions of policy might address the facts or the morality of the topic, before moving on to offer solutions and plans of action.

A(n) __________ illustrates direction or motion.

This type of persuasive speech addresses the best course of action or solution to a problem.

Research suggests that when speakers discuss two sides of an issue, they are more persuasive if they actively refute the side they oppose rather than simply describe it without providing evidence for why the audience should share the speaker's views.

Which of the following is not a tip for giving an effective persuasive speech?

Foundations of Communication

Communication, Perception, and the Self

Nonverbal Communication

Communication

Language

Interpersonal Communication

Improving Interpersonal Communication and Relationships

Communication in Groups

Leadership and Improving Communication in Groups and Teams

Developing Your Speech Topic and Purpose

Gathering and Developing Supporting Materials

Delivering Your Speech

Informative Speaking

Invitational Speaking

Filters